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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

COUNTY NEWS
FREE nILL.

MAY 9.-Rcadefs, 1t has been some time
since you had 4 report from Free Hill. 50
l will give you the items Of poss interest.
The fine weather last week enabled the
farmers to pretty near get their work up;
corn is a little "lazy." but wheat. oats
andsgrass are thriving.
The people Of this vicinity are vide
awake on the building question.
&C. Cox has completed his fine store
house, and is now building a dwelling
house for the accommodation OF those
who use the store.
J. B. Hale is building a new barn, and
DR.. Hale is preparing to build.
John Crouch is also erecting a fine
dwelling house.
Prof. R. F. Kings select school at
Rocky Springs. Sullivan county, will
close on the 10th and Goth ~instants. The
audience will be treated to music by
brass band by day, and violin band al
night. We are also promised an address
by Col. o. @. King on the occasion
Several farmers Of this section are
greatly interested in ashAculture, among
whom are DR.. Hale, Joseph and yohr
snider, who have fish varying from 8 t
10 pounds.
l understand that B. F. Overman, o
Bristol, has engaged to furnish Roland T
Hodges a fine $40 banjo. Mr., Hodges
q lover of music and his daughter Is n
"sorry" performer.
Miss Lula Hale, of this place, Is visit
ing friends at Talbot's station.
Tell your chairman that MIR. Spurgi
says it is all right, If Ed. H. can sup
ply the engine with gas to run to his de
pot, he will send It on, for he Is the 'la
dies MAN. If he did fall of the boar
stack, and had to be helped up.
Base ball Yes. the "Highlanders
|. have reorganized, and In answer to tn
question as to whether First base Sn
DER is in the nine, l win say, he is. Ft
the benefit of some Of the readers Of Ii
H. AND t., who are interested In til
club, / will give the names Of the pla.
t ers: They are, George and Joseph snide
/, Thomas and John Crouch, G.. r. and /
: G. Hale, r. L. Boring, John Bowmf
t and H. H. Gray. II. @. Hale was chose
t captain for the season Of 1887.
G4-a AYTcH SEE.
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seize die Opportunity Ere II is Too Late.

Seize theO Opportunity Ere III Sfoo Aate'
When we consider the uncertainty OF
every event Of life. let US remember that
the 203d Grand Monthly Drawing OF The
louisiana State Lottery took place at
New Orleans, on Tuesday always Tues
day April 18th, 1887, under the sole su-
peryision and control Of Gen'ls G.. T.
Beauregard of La, and Jubal A. Early Of
Va, when $522, 500 was sent flying
around the world where 1t would proba-
bly, do the most good. Thusly: No. 81
O60 drew the First Capital prize of $780,
900 which was sold in fractional parts OF
tenths OF 81 each sent to NJ. A. Dauphin,
New Orleans, La; n was held by Geo.
P. Stackhouse, for himself and fifteen
painters, In the establishment OF Goodell
& Waters. Philadelphia, Pa m by Am
brose Gilliland Of Moweaqua, ILL.,, col
lected through Decatur Natl Bank, De-
catur, Ill. one by Mrs. M. II. Newberry.
Cheboygan Mich. n was paid through
the London, Paris and American Bank
limited; one through the Anglo-Cali
fornia Bank, limited; two through Wells
Fargo and Co., all the latter OF San Fran
cisco, Cal, the others elsewhere, the pub
l~ication of those names is objected TO-
No. %, 800 drew the Second Prize Of $50,
600 also sold in tenths at 81 each; one q
]. Mr. Stotts, Dee, Ark. n to Roy j.
Bour, Canton, o.; one 10 w. G. Ham
mock, Griffin Ca, one to G. W. Tweedy
Augusta, Ca. one to A. L. Robb, At
Gibson, Kansas; the others went else
where. No. 87,901 drew the Third o
$50, 900, also sold In tenths at 81 each
one to Fl. T. Davis and b. 8. Webber
Portland Me-; one to P. III. Dywer Bos
ton. Mass; one to G. Ragin, Clarksville
Texas; the rest elsewhere. Nos. 22,73
and 80, $3.50 drew each one Of the Fourt
Prizes of $4,000 and were scattere
hither and yon, everywhere over u
i. world, and now 1t soo will be the 2O5t
monthly and Grand Extraordinary Draw
ing on Tuesday, June 18th, 1887, whe
1 ,055, 900 will be scattered in sun
from $500, 600 down to 800. Who
/, tickets are $50; and fractional parts fro
halves at $40, to twentieths at 81. An
' information can be had Of M. A. Da,
phin, New Orleans, La. 1t Is well
seize the opportunity ere It's is too late.
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coLoaEp CITIZENS. COLUMN.
Devoted to the Advancement and Welfare
or the Colored People.

This column Is In charge Of a reliable and
competent colored reporter, Rev. q. ". Kin
cade, He will be glad to prepare LOT inser-
ton In this column all news, personals, etc
OF interest to his race.l
MAY 10.-Miss Marie Cunningham and
Smith Taylor were welded in the bonds
Of matrimony last Thursday evening In
the A. NJ. E. Zion church, at s o'clock.
Elder NJ. NJ. Morris tied the knot. The
people began TO gather long before the
time. and with wistful eyes they sat look
ing. Prof. Willie Richard and Rev. ].
NJ. Hall and wife, were added to the au-
dience, making in all about 200 people.
We wish the happy couple a success in
this world and q home In heaven after
death.
Rev. J.. NJ. Hall held his sacramental
meeting last Sunday in n Of his
churches. -
We were favored last Sunday with two
good sermons at thea. NJ. E. Zion church.
Rev. Mr.. Baker preached at II o'clock a.
M, to a large congregation, and he was
listened to prayerfully. At 1880 O'Clock
p. m, the well known Rev. George Cox,
assembled the pulpit, lined hymn on page
40 and, after prayer, he read his text and
preached a soul stirring sermon It was
most interesting to hear him tell the mys-
teries Of godliness. Gentlemen, call
again.
Mr.. Rod Blair and one of the better
half took a buggy excursion last Sunday.
The bazaar brought in $500 that was
had at johnson City last week, by the A,
M. E. Zion church.
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r. ESTATE AGENCY.

The increased activity in the sale Of
Real Estate throughout Tennessee, en-
courages the hope that purchasers may be
found for all desirable property in this
section that may be placed on the market.
If you have lands for sale, send me a
description Of same, giving location.
number Of acres, timber, water, improve.
ments, ETC., with price and terms.
No charge for entering and showing
descriptions to persons wanting to pur-
chase.
Commissions charged only where sales
are made by or through my agency.
Now Is the time to place your land on
the market.
II. II. REEVES,
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AMrs. Eva. 6. Akin slstsr Of the late

RevyN. g. Taslor, died Wednesday night.
May in New York city. aged about 70
years. after "a long illness. Mrs. Akin
was born and raised in Carter county and
was the widow of Col. John A. Akin,
deceased. She was a resident of Jones
boro for several years and well known to
many of our readers. During. or short
ly after the war, Mrs. Akin removed
With her family to Philadelphia. Pa, and
thence to New York city, where she
made her home until the time of her
death. OF her family, three daughters
surviye-Mrs. Birmingham. Mrs. Bald
win, Mrs, DR.. Campbell--all residents Of
New York. Mrs. Akin was ar aunt OF
Gov. Taylor.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

A PECULIAR blunder occurred In the
engraving of the plate from which the re'
verse side of the IS certificates were
printed. 1t will be noticed that on the
back Of the certificate are the fac SMILES
Of five silver dollars. The third one from
tho left corner Of the certificate has trust
spelled trast.' Where the word appears
in other places on the certificate II Is
spelled properly.
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About PHI.

To pill making there Is no end. but IL
Is no easy matter to get n that will dc
what It claims to do. They oil look
alike, and the only way to know what
kind to buy Is to try them, or take one
well knswn, Of good reputation, such,
for example, as DR.. Harris Anti.billous
Pills. These no doubt, are good, proba.
bly the best In the market, and for the
ordinary diseases we arc subject to,
rarely fall to give relief.
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nncLIen,s Arnica saIye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Few
or Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25. cents per box. For sale by J. ].
Hunt. 26augs6y1.
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w. d. Hoyt s. Co., Wholesale and Re.
tail Druggists Of Rome, Ga, say: We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for two years. Haye never
handled remedies that sell as well and
give such universal satisfaction. There
have been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines in this city. Several
csses of pronounced Consumption have
been entirely cured by use of afew bot.
ties Of DIR. Kings New Discovery, taken
/ n connection with Electric Bltters. We
guarantee them always. Sold by j. J.
Hunt. aug26
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For Ricketts,, Marasmus, and Wasting
nisordara OF Children,

ScorT's EMULSION of Pure Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphites is unequalled.
The rapidity with which children gain
flesh and strength upon 1t Is very won
derful. Read the following: II have
used SCOTS Emulsion In cases OF Rick.
cts and Marasmus Of long standing, and
have been more than pleased with the
results, as In every case the improvement
was marked. ~. M. Main, M. D., New
York. II have used SCOTS Emulsion
In several cases Of Scrofula and Debility
In Children. Results most gratifying.
NY little patients take It with pleas
ure."-W. A. Hubert, M. D.. Salisbury,
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Almost a Miracle.

We were very much surprised yester.
day to see Squire Davis out upon the
street again looking as though he had a
new lease Of life. Considering that the
Squire has been for years q confirmed in
valid with what was supposed to BIO con-
sumption, his recovery seemed but little
short of a miracle. When questioned as
to the cause OF his restored health, he
said, "Symphyx, sir, Symphyx did 1t; q
few bottles have stopped my cough
and restored my lungs to health. land
made me o well man. There Is no cough
medicine equal to It,"
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Aotire. pushinr and Rellnble.

J.J. Hunt can always be relied upon
to carry in stock the purest and best
goods, and sustain the reputation OF be-
ing active, pushing and II liable, by rec,
ommendinga articles with well established
merit, and such as are popular. Having
the agency for the celebrated DIR. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, colds
and coughs, will sell it on a positive
guarantee. 1t will @urely cure any and
every affection of throat, lungs or chest,
and in order to prove GU claim, we ask
you to call and get a Trial Bottle Free
1.
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First Of the Season.

On invitation Of Messrs. T. L. Earnest,
and F. F. Dosser. q party consisting Of
twenty ladies and gentlemen, gathered
at the Planters House parlors Tuesday
night last. An hour or two was spent in
pleasant social intercourse; the guests
were then invited to the dining room
where strawberries and cream and other
delicacies were served, after which "jest
and youthful jollity" reigned supreme
until a late hour, when the guests de-
parted for their homes. well pleased with
the evenings entertainment and their en-
tertainers
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

The event Of this week Is the unwilling
of the statue erected to the memory of
the late President Garfield by his survi-
wing comrades Of the Army Of the Cum.
berland, There will be q large gath
ering Of ex- Union soldiers at Washington
to participate In the ceremonies. lgf7
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

Anirreverent pencil shower says; "Un-
doubtedly God could have made some
thing meancr than the sneak who runs
In debt for one or more years subscrip'
ton, and then refuses to take his paper
from the ofioe-but, so far as man knows,
God never did" re ai t0h h3oG 3
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12
DR.. J. b. McFerrin, the eminent Meth

I DR.. ]. B. McFerrin, the eminent Meth
.odist divine. died at his home in Nash
vile at one O'clock Tuesday morning,
aged eighty years. He began preaching
when he was only eighteen years old and
has been actively In the work ever since,
For many years he has had charge Of
the publishing interests Of his church,
with headquarters at Nashville, and has
at oil times discharged the difficult dutic.
devolving upon him with ability and
fidelity. He was q great and q goot
man.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

The expense of smoking three five cent
cigars a day, principal and interest, for
ten years., is $745. IA, for twenty-five
years, $3,110,7 IA. The expense Of three
len cent cigars, at the end Of ten years,
is $1,471, sc; for twenty-five years.
SO, 3S2, AS. At the age of fifty, S54,'
1862. Ia.
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Notice.

All the friends of Temperance arc
urged to meet in q county convention to
be held in the court house in J~onesboro,
for the county of Washington, on the
first Monday Of June, 1887.
j. w. CRUMLEY,
Chm. of the Elk. Com. of Wash. Co.
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Married,

April 90, 1887, by Rev. ]. N. Baker, at
the residence Of the brides father, ]. j.
Reed, Mr.. E. E. Ruble and Miss Dora A.
Reed. MI Of Conkling, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

II your kidneys are inactive, you Will
feel and look wretched, even IN the most
cheerful society, and melancholy on ING
~iolliest occasions. DR.. j. H.. McLean,s
Liver and Kidney Balm, VIII set you
right again. ei.o0 per bottle. For sale
by ]. j., Hunt.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

a Every man takes care that his neigh,
Dor shall not cheat him. But o day
comes when he begins to care that he
does not cheat his ncighbor: Then oil
goes we'll. He has changed his market
cart into q chariot Of the sun.-Emerson'
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

When you are constipated, with loss Of
appetite, headache, take n OF DR.. j. II.
McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pil.
lets. They are pleasant to take and will
cure you. 25 cents u vial. For sale by j.
j. Hunt.
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AL aGs som%uin,Siabs BY the iD nam an,s q Pt tbs a saSo,a /:

All communications for this paper should
be accompanied by the nam OF the author /;
not necessarily for publication, but as an evil
dence OF good faith ON the part Of the writer.
Write only on one side OF the paper. Be par
ticularly careful In giving names and dates
to have the letters and figures plain and dis
tinct. Proper names are often difficult to de-
cipher, because OF the careless manner in
which they are written.
Any person who takes the paper regularly
from the postoffice, whether directed to his
name or whether he is q subscriber or not, Is
responsible for the pay.
The courts have decided that refusing to
take newspapers and periodicals from the
postofiice, or removing n leaving them un-
.TENTf0NAL FRAUD
Marriage and death notices, not exceeding
ten lines, inserted free Of charge.
Obituaries, over ten lines, will be charged
at half reading matter rates.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

You will have no use for spectacles II
YOU use DIR. ]. II. McLean's Strengthen.
ing Eye Salve; 1t removes the film and
scum which accumulates on the eye balls
subdues inflammation, cools and sootheS
the irritated nerves, strengthens weak
and failing sight. 20 cents a box. For
sale by j. j. Hunt.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

want to prove to you that it is my honest inten-
ton to sell you goods without any old time War
Prices.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

No two hundred per cent. profit shall be tucked away on any OF
the minor articles, just because you may be Ignorant concerning them;
I discount all nv bills and don't pay a dollar interest on borrowed
capital. oon
will receive my SECOND invoice Of SUMMER DRESS GOODS
and TRIMMINGS, of all the Latest Novelties, this week. Don't fail
to see them.
r M. MA Y.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

B Put camphor on cold.sorcs when they
first come, and that may heal, them. or
prevent them from developing.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

When Daby ws alex, VI gave her Caatoria,
Whom she was a Child, abe cried for C~astoris,
Whom she became Miss, she chung 10 caatoria,
Whom she had Chlldren, she gavo them csstoris
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LOST

LOST"
10 to. 20 per cent. which you can save
by buying Plano or Organ Of
r. B. OvERMAN, Bristol, Tenn.
p. s.. Terms easy. Call at or write to
the above address for prices.
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The Pneetels the PeODlaaadtlG PGOpl1Bl]
THE PRICE.

I propose to sell you ALL goods at as low q
margin of profit as the moro 81 common n a. arne,es On
stance shall be based on the
COST or DOING BUSINESS.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-05-12

This column Is In charge OF a reliable and
competent colored reporter. Rev. q. w: Kin
cade, He will be glad to prepare ior inser-
ton In this column all news, personals, etc
OF interest to his race.l
National Republican., 1887-05-04

is known to all. Aware OF this danger the
profession has been for centuries seeking a
harmless cure. Throughout the ages, from
time to time, have arisen persons who claimed
remedies. They have always been welcomed
by the advanced men OF the medical profess
sion, who are ever eager for anything from
any source, promising relief to suffering hu; u;
benefit were secured. Indeed, IL got to be re-
ceived as settled fact in medicine, that the
disease could only be cured by mineral and
brought up in the progressive school, which
still closely follow in all its certain treatment,
harbored this belief; and should probably be
demonstrated beyond the peradventure OF a
doubt that 1t can be cured by purely vege-
table and harmless treatment, viz, Swift's
Notwithstanding the fact that ever since
boy had known of the recipe as a famous
Georgia plantation medicine for the slaves,
and that was familiar with many instances
where cures had been claimed. yet so welded
Was / to my professional ethics that could
not hearken 10 the innumerable witnesses
about me.
Several years ago negro came to me for
teHed M twice three mes nnd without
other than temporary benefit. On the fourth
visit hc made my Office / told him, after a
thorough examination, that he had con-
he had; but said doctor had cured him with
black pills-mercury, Of course. Finding the
foul and fearful disease yet In his system,
thought would Just experiment on him and
see II there was any virtue in the favorable re-
ports / had been hearing for years of Swift's
Specific, so ! put him under treatment of
nothing but S. s. s. Four large bottles COM
pletely cured him, and left his throat as beau.
tifully healed as could desire.
Since then l have used 3. S. 8. In numerous
cases in my practice. and have never failed
to make q SAFE perfect. and permanent cure
where the patients have followed your direc-
tions faithfully.
1t is because Of these remarkable cures that
have made in my own practice with $. s. S.
that I cheefully send you this testimony OF
Swifts Specifics sure success In all such cases.
Those who know the almost inevitable per-
manently dangerous effects of mercury will
welcome your discovery offs. s. s. as a boon to
humanity. The medical profession, always
wary OF proprietary medicines. Is coming
slowly, and IN some cases secretly, to the use
of s. s. s. in cases of blood disorder OF course,
O medicine that cures poisoning in It's worse
form must purify the blood of every disorder.
Yours respectfully,
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
Ga.
National Republican., 1887-05-04
THE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION.
East Washington Sends It's Representa-
tives to the Central Committee.

The East Washington Citizens Association
met last night at Weller & Repettis real estate
office, 1926 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
DR.. s. A. II. McKim presided, and Judge
Charles Pelham acting Us secretary. DR.. Nc
Kim announced that the meeting was called
the citizens COMMITTEES Of one hundred. "
The following named persons were nomi-
mated by the association from which TO make a
ssS9p PHisn dEsdSgsSss ys aerrs r. W.
A. II. Cragin, s. u. Suit, 7. s. Earrar, George f..
Dawson, q. F. Herbin, DR.. s. A. II. McRim,
Charles Pelham. DR.. Bayne, George G. Jones
Roberts, DR.. W. c. Hazen, W. A. Bartlett, b.
b. Earnshaw. \ B. Marsh, B. b. Talcott,
George r. Rep and W. d. White.
name Of Mrs; J iIy Z. Briggs was read; and 1t
created a little amusement. The lady sue.
ceeded in getting two votes The delegates
elected were J. +. Herrell, r. W. Tyler. NJ. l.
Geo. f. Hardin, DR.. s. A. II. McKim, Charles
Pelham, James II. Richards DR.. L. A. Adams
DR.. Bayne, and $. T. Suit. The alternate'
Dawson, 7. B. Marche, V. b. Edwards, and
Mr.. Weller raised the point that Mr.. James
H. Richards was not a member OF the associa-
tion, and was, therefore. ineligible.
Mr.. Herilel came forward and remarked, ~
will make him. He Is too good n man to lose" f."
and the gentleman came up with the neces-
4 point was raised that the name should
have been challenged when ia nomination,
and the point was sustained.
Mr. George f. Dawson read an advertise
ment for the opening OF Columbia and other
county roads, and he offered a resolution,
which was adopted, that the executive com
mittee OF the association appear before the
commissioners on Friday and enter a protest
against the proposed improv sments.
| Mr.. Weller here read a resolution adopted
last December which opposed the favorltism
shown the northwest section in way of i'm
provement, and he moved that the resolution
be reafiirmed. Aztec some discussion the mat
ter was dropped, and the association I'D
journed.